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UNION, NJ - A freight train derailed in Union at about 2:15 p.m. this afternoon.

Preliminary details indicate that the train derailed past the Union Train Station. According to Township of Union Business Administrator, the freight train contained 141 cars. Eight were involved in the derailment. Information on the contents of the freight cars is not yet available.

According to New Jersey Transit's website, Raritan Valley Line service is suspended in both directions between Newark Penn Station and Cranford and also between Raritan and High Bridge due to a reported freight train derailment near Union Station.

Cross honoring is in effect with NJT Bus and private carrier bus service.

RAHWAY, NJ- For most of the second quarter, the Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders boys varsity basketball team appeared to be in control of the game against the Rahway High School Indians, leading by as many as 11 points. However, the advantage was short lived as the Indians turned the momentum, in their favor during the second half to snatch the win 74-56 in the Union County ...

CLARK, NJ - Eighth grade students at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School were recently challenged with the questions, ‘To Vape or Not to Vape?’. The question was posed to students as part of a program by the same name put together by Steve Kaelblein, the district’s Student Assistance ...

FRENCHTOWN, NJ- It was one calendar year ago when Arthur L. Johnson High School senior George Visconti recorded his 1,416th career point, breaking the record and becoming the all-time leading scorer for Johnson Crusaders basketball. On Monday night in Frenchtown, he added to his growing resume of accomplishments by making it to his 2000th point.

CLARK, NJ -- As a long winter reaches its final month, the first signs of spring slowly begin to blossom. One of those indicators that spring is on the horizon is the annual Union County Baseball Hot Stove Awards, which symbolize the start of the upcoming baseball season.

On Sunday, the Union County Baseball Association (UCBA) hosted its 82nd annual Hot Stove League Dinner at the Gran ...

The Ice House in Hackensack has served as the training facility for 10 Olympic skaters representing five countries. They gave sneak previews of their Olympic performances for the lucky audience at "Ice Dreams," the Ice ...

RAHWAY, NJ - Leonard Gresham, a 50-year-old Rahway resident, pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to intercepting and delivering packages containing illegal narcotics in exchange for cash bribes, it was announced by U.S. Attorney Craig Carpentino.

Gresham pleaded guilty U.S. District Judge Esther D. Salas in Newark federal court, where he was charged with one count of ...

CLARK, NJ - Over 150 students from kindergarten through fifth grade had a blast “Cruisin’ Through Winter” in the Hehnly auditorium. The 4th annual dance, organized by physical education teacher Joe Sortino, was held to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a foundation that builds awareness and raises money for childhood cancers.

RAHWAY, NJ - Leonard Gresham, a 50-year-old Rahway resident, pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to intercepting and delivering packages containing illegal narcotics in exchange for cash bribes, it was announced by U.S. Attorney Craig Carpentino.

Gresham pleaded guilty U.S. District Judge Esther D. Salas in Newark federal court, where he was charged with one count of ...

Do you know if your child is choosing a college with the right fit? Do you know what the right fit means or why it matters? Take a listen to Chris Curran's latest chat about why fit matters and don't forget to check out his book College Funding Secrets.

Have you talked to your child about the cost of college? Do you plan to? Do you know why you should? Take a listen to Chris Curran's video below as he explains why the student needs to be involved in the financial conversations about college. Check out Chris' book at College Funding Secrets.

I read with interest in a local newspaper regarding the Union county democrat party political infighting for their “county chair” selection. There were 2 letters juxtaposed, each one listing supporters of either Senator Scutari or Fanwood Mayor Mahr, who are the two main people vying for the “boss” position.

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